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My pregnant cat's temp dropped & lost plug. Why no kittens yet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 9 lbs

My pregnant cats temp dropped 24 hrs ago, and she lost her mucus plug an hr ago, when should i expect her to deliver?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2018

Little Baby should have delivered her kittens by now. When a pregnant cat's temperature drops below 100F, they should have their kittens within 24 hours. Since it's been 24 hours and there is no sign of kittens, she needs to see a vet now to make sure everything is ok. Best of luck.

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